Manipulation of populations of living cells on an individual basis is essential for the investigation
of complex interactions among cells. We present a new approach to the integration on …

Ocular allergy includes several clinically different conditions that can be considered as
hypersensitivity disorders of the ocular surface. The classification of these conditions is complex, …

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a recurrent or chronic ocular allergic disease that affects
mostly children and young adults living in warm climates worldwide. Understanding and …

We treated 11 patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis for four to nine months with topical
cyclosporine as a 2% dilution in castor oil. No significant side effects occurred, except for mild …

The eye represents an ideal and frequent site for the allergic reactions. The term ‘allergic
conjunctivitis’ refers to a collection of disorders that affect the lid, conjunctiva and/or cornea. …

Presents a lab-on-a-chip for electronic manipulation and detection of microorganisms based
on the use of closed dielectrophoretic (DEP) cages combined with impedance sensing. A …

Purpose To evaluate the safety and efficacy of topical recombinant human nerve growth
factor (rhNGF) for treating moderate-to-severe neurotrophic keratitis (NK), a rare degenerative …

Background Several cytokines are involved in the recruitment and activation of inflammatory
cells in ocular allergic diseases. The purpose of the study was to assay multiple cytokines …

Purpose The SANSIKA study was conducted to assess the treatment effect of 0.1% cyclosporine
A cationic emulsion (CsA CE) eye drops on signs and symptoms of patients with severe …

A review of the recent literature allows us to better understand the mechanisms involved in
the development of ocular allergy and to guide us toward a more schematic approach, which …